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Highlights
- A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.
- 3-7 Years
- 8.7" x 11.2" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
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About the Book
"Children's picture book telling the biblical story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday from the perspective of fictional characters Bare Tree and Little Wind."--Book Synopsis
A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith. Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost. This story stands apart for its imagination, endearing characters, and how it weaves Old Testament imagery into Holy Week and the promise of Jesus's triumphant return. While the youngest readers will connect to the curious Little Wind, older children and parents will appreciate the layers of meaning and Scriptural references in the story, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.Review Quotes
"Inspired by scripture, Perkins draws on nature to illuminate the story of Holy Week. . . . Le's elegant depictions of nature foreground seeds and fronds, gentling Perkins's fast-moving, forward-looking chronology."--Publishers Weekly
"Renowned Christian author Mitali Perkins creatively employs Old Testament imagery to relate for children the events of Holy Week and beyond . . . Bare Tree and Little Wind is a children's picture book worthy of being savored again and again."--The Banner
"Bare Tree and Little Wind is marvelous. Unlike any Easter book I've read, it has a timeless folktale quality. . . . Highly recommended."--The Redeemed Reader
About the Author
Mitali Perkins has written many books for young readers. She has been nominated for a National Book Award, honored as a "Most Engaging Author" by independent booksellers, selected as a "Literary Light for Children" by the Associates of the Boston Public Library, and was invited to serve as a judge for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize. Mitali was born in Kolkata, India, before immigrating to the United States. She has also lived in Bangladesh, England, Thailand, Mexico, Cameroon, and Ghana, studied at Stanford and U.C. Berkeley, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Khoa Le is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books. She currently lives with her cats and has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and stories. She has been honored by the Singapore Book Council as the winner of the Grand Prize Samsung KidsTime Authors Award and the second runner-up of the Scholastic Picture Book Award.Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 11.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-7 Years
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Theme: Easter & Lent
Format: Hardcover
Author: Mitali Perkins
Language: English
Street Date: February 22, 2022
TCIN: 1002481749
UPC: 9780593234877
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3305
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 11.2 inches width x 8.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
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